Under federal law, marijuana is still listed as a Schedule I drug — classified as addictive and highly dangerous, with no accepted medical use.
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President Donald Trump is now weighing the possibility of loosening marijuana restrictions in the United States, even though he has never personally used it.
At 79 years old, Trump’s comments during a recent exchange made it clear he isn’t entirely familiar with cannabis culture, prompting some Americans to poke fun at his understanding of the issue.
"Trump is the dumbest President in history," wrote one user on Twitter, summing up the frustration felt by critics.
One self-described MAGA supporter expressed a similar sentiment but from a different angle, saying: "When it comes to marijuana this motherf*cker doesn't know sh*t. I voted for Trump and love what he's doing but when it comes to this subject, he's a f*cking moron."
Regardless of where opinions fall, any decision from the Trump administration on this matter could reshape the national approach to marijuana laws.
Speaking at a White House press conference, Trump was asked about growing speculation that marijuana might be reclassified. Right now, it sits under Schedule I at the federal level — the same category as heroin — meaning it’s considered highly dangerous with no accepted medical use.
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The president responded: "We're only looking at that, that's early, but you know, somebody reported it, which is fine."
"We're looking at it. Some people like it, some people hate it - some people hate the whole concept of marijuana because if it does bad for the children, it does bad for people that are older than children."
"But we're looking at reclassification, and we'll make a determination over the next, I would say, over the next few weeks - and that determination hopefully will be the right one."
He went on to elaborate: "[It's] a very complicated subject this, you know the subject of marijuana. I've heard great things having to do with medical and I've had bad things having to do with just about everything else."
"But medical and for pain and various things, I've heard some pretty good things but for other things I've heard some pretty bad things."
President Donald Trump is looking into reclassifying marijuana in the US
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These remarks came only days after Trump attended a high-profile fundraiser with a $1 million entry fee. Among those present were several influential figures from the marijuana industry.
As it stands, cannabis has been classified as a Schedule I drug since 1970. That classification marks it as both addictive and dangerous, with no recognized medical benefits, and it has remained in that legal category for over five decades.
Trump’s team is now exploring the option of lowering its classification. Such a move could ease tax burdens for marijuana businesses and lessen criminal penalties, though recreational use would still remain illegal at the federal level.
Of course, state laws tell a different story. Many states have already legalized marijuana in some form, allowing medical or recreational use despite the federal restrictions.